gasoducto
/ɡa.soˈðuk.to/noun★Intermediate
⚙️Engineering
technical
A pipeline specifically designed for the transportation of natural gas over long distances.
La construcción del gasoducto requirió años de planificación.
The construction of the pipeline required years of planning.
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Gasoductos are critical infrastructure for energy distribution, often crossing international borders.
Collocations
construir un gasoductoto build a pipelinegasoducto transcontinentaltranscontinental pipeline
Synonyms
Related Phrases
gasoducto submarinophrase
submarine pipeline
💡Pro Tip
Technical Context
Use 'gasoducto' only for natural gas pipelines, not for oil or other fluids.
⚡Gold Rule
Precision
Do not confuse 'gasoducto' with 'oleoducto' (oil pipeline).
📖Word Origin
From Spanish 'gas' (gas) + 'ducto' (duct), referring to a conduit for gas transportation.
📝Usage Notes
The term is technical and specific to energy infrastructure. Avoid using it for general fluid transport.
Word Breakdown
gas
gas
rootducto
duct or conduit
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